Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Vermont in April
Vermont warms up: highs climb to 50°F (10°C), from 36°F in March, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 57/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (91 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Cool days top out near 50°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Average lows of 32°F (0°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Some rain is likely, about 3.6 in (91 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 44°F.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 8°C (14°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 43/100 in March to 57/100.
- Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 32°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Vermont in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road
4.5-mile gravel road to near the summit of Vermont's highest peak, with a short ridge walk on top.
Billings Farm & Museum
Working dairy farm and museum on the edge of Woodstock, tied to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller park.
Prohibition Pig
Smoked meats, fried chicken and a deep Vermont tap list in downtown Waterbury.
Ben & Jerry's Factory
Short factory tour with a tasting, plus the flavor graveyard on the hill.
Smugglers' Notch
Narrow Route 108 pass squeezed between cliffs and boulders, with short trails to Bingham Falls nearby.
Nearby in April
- Stowe in April~8 mi · highs 50°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in April~65 mi · highs 54°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in April~66 mi · highs 31°F, 3.8 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in April~81 mi · highs 51°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m to Vermont's ~245 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Vermont in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Vermont?
It's middling, scoring 57/100. The best months are September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. Our New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vermont in April?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Vermont in April?
Some: about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Vermont in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 32°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Vermont in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.